March 2016 Banders check in

[AmyR 38]

How is everyone doing? I've done pretty well so far, I think. Down 23 pounds as of this morning and looking forward to my first fill on Thursday.

That will be 6 weeks post-op. Has anyone had any troubles so far? I haven't found any foods that make me throw-up yet. I find it hard to eat slow, so I am hoping I can slow down a little more after my fill. All in all, I am happy with my decision so far.

[AmyR 38]

Also found a recipe for an easy Protein snack. Use 1 cup of natural Peanut Butter, 2 scoops of Protein Powder and mix it together. Form into balls and freeze. You can also add oats, nuts, or mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. YUMMY!

[Xtina717 6]

Hi guys!!!! I'm Christina and I am new to this group. I just felt I needed some support and just a place to hear how other banders are doing. So I started at 303.7lbs, had a 3day liquid diet lost 5lbs but day 1 post op was back at 303....surgery was 3/22. First fill 3cc was on 4/20. As of today 4/25 I'm down to 287.2. Lost 16.5lbs since surgery. How is everyone else doing at this point? I kinda feel like I'm behind because I didn't really have a liquid diet. I'm happy to say I'm drinking a ton of water! I wish I could have a little less sugar and stop bored eating. I'm eating the right things, and mostly tracking what I eat through a ww points system. I think I'm going to start drink a glass of Water or tea every time I think I'm hungry because honestly sometimes idk if I'm hungry or bored. Also I definitely need to get my ass in gear as far as working out but I'm super lazy and Being this big I get discouraged quickly. Anyways hope everyone is doing well, any tips are appreciated, and I can not wait to connect with you everyone

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Edited April 25, 2016 by Xtina717

[Xtina717 6]

Hey Amy! Was just wondering have you had your first fill yet?? Great job with your weight loss! I found it easy to eat mostly anything except bread about 3 weeks after surgery. My first fill has changed that big time! I do a lot more liquids and mushy food. Eating veggies that are crunchy like carrots has been difficult and actually almost got stuck. I have 3cc and have to take extremely small bites and eat very slow.

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[AmyR 38]

Hi Xtina, Yes, I had my fill on 4/14. It didn't make as much of a difference as I was hoping. They added 1.5 cc. My next one is scheduled for 5/12. Down another 3 pounds, but still eating way more than I probably should be on some days. The best part is I am fitting into some spring/summer clothes that wouldn't fit last year.

[Xtina717 6]

I'm thinking of getting 2 jars with marbles. Add a marble to the loss jar every time I lose a pound to help visually encourage me. I do not follow one rule my surgeon gave me and I think I'm going to start. He says to have a glass of Water or tea 30 mins before I eat. Then eat a small portion and do not get more or seconds for 30 mins. And before I get more have another glass of tea or Water then wait another 30 mins to get more. Maybe we should try that.

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[AmyR 38]

I had my second fill last week. I can tell a difference this time! Had my first experience of "getting stuck". We had been at a softball tournament. I had a Protein Shake for Breakfast, but then didn't eat until almost 4:00 pm. We stopped at McDonald's and I got a chicken snack wrap. I think I just started eating too fast because I was so hungry, but those first two bites got stuck and I didn't really know what to do. I thought if I coughed or tried to burp, it would come right back up and we were in the car. So, I took a sip of Water and just sat and let everything settle down. After a few minutes, I was okay and finished my snack wrap a lot slower and tore off most of the tortilla. If I see good weight loss, I might just stay at this level for a while.

How are you doing Xtina?